ESA Science & Technology - ESA Bulletin 138: Looking back to the dawn of time - The science behind ESA's Planck observatory

Publication date: 02 April 2009

Authors: Tauber, J., et al.

Journal: ESA Bulletin
Volume: 138
Page: 21-26
Year: 2009

Copyright: ESA

Only a few decades ago, the origin of the Universe was a scientific topic lacking reliable data. However, scientists now know where to look for answers, and they are steadily gaining the means to do so. ESA' s ambitious Planck mission is the next step in solving many of cosmology's biggest questions.